Capital Asset Exchange and Trading Reviews

Pros

They offer generous PTO policy

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I have had good experience

Pros

There are no pros to this place

Cons

Narcasistic CEO Boiler Room After 1 year they will dock your bonus arbitrarily even if you hit your quota for the month They talk a big game but the place is a hell hole. DO NOT LEAVE A WELL PAYING JOB TO COME HERE YOU WILL REGRET IT

Pros

Pay, can work remotely, promotion

Cons

Long working hours, work atmosphere, high turnover

Pros

Great pay, great staff Room for growth Learn to be a leader

Cons

Fast envirmoent - not for everyone

Pros

75k salary is the only pro.

Cons

The most abusive employer in America - not worth it.

Pros

If you are looking for a unique and different career path CAE is the place for you. I started here several years ago not knowing anything about Semiconductor Equipment markets. I came from another sales job where my income was capped, and potential to move up was low. CAE changed my life by not setting limits on my sales potential and providing me with the tools I need to be successful. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that CAE has provided. Extreme financial reward Opportunity to move up to senior trader quickly Solid foundation with an excellent track record for success Health benefits have been excellent Worlds leading semiconductor equipment marketplace Gym membership to state of the art facility Great location Trips & prize competitions

Cons

If you are not prepared for long work days, CAE is not a good fit. Management at CAE strives for success. They will guide you to achieve very high performance but it does not come without pressure and hard work. This means some late nights working on deals, or answering emails during the evening hours. CAE is a sales environment that does not stop. Downtime is limited.

Pros

I love what we're doing at CAE. We trade capital assets in the semiconductor market and related industries. The market is massively inefficient and we have a huge informational advantage. I spend most of my time thinking through deal strategy, figuring out valuation, and going through tough negotiation. I like acting as a principal. I am totally free to set pricing, negotiate deals, and work one what I think makes sense. I cannot imagine myself in another role. The money is ridiculous.

Cons

I think this business is tough. The emotional ups and downs involved in trading are hard. I felt lost for a long time because you have to learn by doing - a lot of people do not make it through that period. Management is tough. They are demanding and expect us to get extreme results. I like that, but it's hard to handle. I hear we used to change direction and such a lot, I don't see that. Sometimes, finding a deal can become very monotonous. I don't always love 10 hours per day.

Pros

I relocated to Austin, TX this past year to join CAE as a Trader. I'm definitely happy with my time here so far. As for the pros, I would say: 1. solid group of peers. Theyve hired a lot of new traders this year so there is a great group of guys who are in the same boat as me. Each of us seem to be having a pretty good level of success so far. 2. the pay structure is really as good as advertised. i was skeptical but i have been on the receiving end of some nice bonuses already, and there are some other newer traders who have done significantly better than i have and made more money. 3. they've rolled out some new software tools to help identify potential opportunities which really help you get off your feet before youve developed some accounts.

Cons

1. there is a steep learning curve and not much sympathy when you don't have deals even if your new. i will say they are still nicer about it than the managers at my last firm. i think it is this way at any firm when youre in a position expected to bring in revenue 2. hard to get much time off as a newer trader. this was told to me from the start so not an issue but some people could see it as a con.

Pros

Competitive, full of challenges, profitable industry

Cons

Long working hours, no work life balance

Pros

Money is decent and the people I worked with I liked

Cons

Hours sucked. you’re always on call